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Waterbird Lakeside Inn

Property class: 2

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A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a sink.
A modern building with a stone facade and a sign for 'Waterbird Lakeside Inn'.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
A wooden deck with two white plastic chairs facing a calm lake and forested hills.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Explore the area

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556 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton, IN, 46304
  • Place, Chesterton Art Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lustron House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of greenery and a door leading to an outdoor balcony.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Lake View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Room, Lake View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, desk, and a bathtub.

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Chesterton

At Waterbird Lakeside Inn you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Chesterton Art Center and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Indiana Dunes National Park. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Chesterton hotel include Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes State Park.

What's nearby

  • Chesterton Art Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lustron House - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 3 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 4 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 12 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Waterbird Lakeside Inn

Waterbird Lakeside Inn offers its guests laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Chesterton hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Waterbird Lakeside Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Chesterton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

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Waterbird Lakeside Hotel Chesterton
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

Waterbird Lakeside Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterbird Lakeside Inn on 11 Nov 2026 start from NZ$187, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

Yep, Waterbird Lakeside Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

The closest beach to Waterbird Lakeside Inn is Waverly Beach (5.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

No, Waterbird Lakeside Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waterbird Lakeside Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Waterbird Lakeside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 457 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we love the stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great water view with wide variety of birds!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a cute little place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's an old hotel. The views are beautiful from each room. I actually love the size of the room and it is tastefully decorated. Comfortable matress.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting Indiana Dunes, and rooms look right onto the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice view from the balcony, big room, ok clean, smell in the room, too expensive for the amount of amenities ! A lot of restaurants around the hotel !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Near to many eating options, freeway access and only a few miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great price, nice quiet room with awesome view
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and the private deck over looking the lake was awesome
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice pleasant place to stay, fun to see and feed the geese, fish and turtles!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs a good remodel
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything in operating condition, which is great. Every room has nice pond views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay our room overlooked the lake and we had geese visiting the entire time. Fun place, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was absolutely gorgeous, all the rooms face the lake and had a balcony on there. Some geese came to visit every morning. Room was roomy and extremely comfortable. Convenient location and great prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It had been 34 years since my last visit and I was so very happy to see this hotel is still here. They did not disappoint. We had a lovely lake view with chairs on the balcony. The air-conditioning worked great! There is plenty of places to eat plus it's just a short drive to the Indiana Dunes National Park. The sunsets there are pretty and on a clear day you can see the Chicago skyline across Lake Michigan.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Pool is closed or not there any more but the lake was a wonderful site to look at. Room was very big and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Plenty of food options. Nice place, but old.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful lake view from the large clean rooms, walking distance from everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing and such a wonderful surprise! We opened the curtains in the morning to find deck, with lawnchairs, overhanging a beautiful lake. We were able to sit outside and enjoy egrets, swallows, turtles, geese, terns, a cormorant and other great sightings at all times of day and evening. Because the motel overhangs the lake, you can't get any closer to this wildlife! Highly recommend. We would come back just for this experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room Balcony and air conditioning good Staff only saw staff when booking in and out as there was no staff after 5pm Had to ask for clean towels as they were not replenished on a daily basis
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Big clean room, simple but comfortable. Sadly it was way to hot outside to sit on the balcony! You hear the train running by often at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Nice rooms but the property needs updated and upgraded toiletries
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Waterford was great for our needs. We didn’t need a pool or breakfast, just a nice clean spacious room. The staff was helpful and the price was right! We will return next time we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026